AROUND CAMPUS
Turkey Run Triumph !
It was chilly and brisk : the anticipation unparalleled . Second graders were back at Riverside and 103rd for our treasured Turkey Run , a tradition that kicks off the Holidays at Saint David ’ s . The boys prepared for the 450-meter run over several weeks during sports .
Carnegie East House Visits Resume
Our seventh graders have a longstanding tradition of participating in weekly visits to the Carnegie East House assisted living facility as part of our religion program . Placed on hold during the pandemic , we received the green light to resume the trips this school year . Each Monday afternoon , the boys and their homeroom teachers walk to Carnegie East House , where , in small groups , they engage with residents in a variety of games and activities .
The boys and residents look forward to these experiences and , because they occur over a sustained period of time rather than as a one-off event , they are able to have more meaningful interactions as both groups get to know each other . At times , engaging with different people — some of whom may be experiencing challenges — is not easy for young people , but it leads to greater maturity , empathy , respect and , ultimately , that deep sense of joy that comes from knowing you have done something good .
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